Operations Manager is responsible for the production, management and coordination of certain logistical orders for PPAI tradeshows and PPAI produced events, budgets for assigned vendors/areas, show floor plans, primary contact for certain show vendors and providing project management support to the Expositions Department.

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

Participates in production of decorator and facility letter for PPAI events.

Coordinates the creation and production of Exhibitor Directory Guide with marketing.

Creates RFP’s, negotiates contracts and manages relationship pre-show, on-site and post-show with vendors and contractors that support PPAI events as assigned.

Supports Sr. Operations Manager in creation and implementation of overall décor and theme and PPAI events.

Manages the creation of signage for PPAI events.

Manages the creation and implementation of the Exhibitor Service Kit.

Budgetary responsibility for certain line items of PPAI events as assigned.

Collaborates with marketing and membership in creating overall theme of Resource Headquarters Booth. Implements theme of RHQ by working with general contractor on design, layout and logistics of booth.

Supports PPAI departments in implementing their programs at PPAI events as assigned.

Works onsite at PPAI tradeshows and PPAI produced events

Secondary Responsibilities

Produces Staff Guide for PPAI tradeshows

Participates in the creation of floor plans for PPAI Events.

Answers incoming telephone calls.

Provides updates and content relative to The PPAI Expo website. Works with Sr. Operations Manager, Marketing, and IT on design and functionality.

Extended work hours, extended weeks (endurance requirement). Travel to and work offsite at PPAI Events as required. Requires extended work hours and beyond the standard 8-hour work day.

Work Environment

Office environment

Trade show floor or event venues – Requires extended period of times walking and standing.

Temperature controlled environment – in office, but not always at PPAI Events.

Travel: Must be able to travel

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